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Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion in Micro- and Nanoscale Technologies
Thermodynamik und Energieumwandlung in Mikro- und Nanotechnologien
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:16
Abstract
The lecture deals with both: the thermodynamics in nano- and microscale systems and the thermodynamics of ultra fast phenomena. Typical areas of applications are microelectronics manufacturing and cooling, laser technology, manufacturing of novel materials and coatings, surface technologies, wetting phenomena and related technologies, and micro- and nanosystems and devices.
Objective
The student will be able to thermodynamically optimize micro- and nanotechnologies for manufacturing of chips, sensors, or microfluidic devices.
Content
Part I (German): Fluids Thermodynamic aspects of intermolecular forces; Molecular dynamics; Interfacial phenomena; Surface tension, Wetting and dewetting; Contact angle; Thin films; Thermodynamic aspects of nucleation, evaporation in a wide medium, and of nanoparticle technology. Part II (English): Solids Microscopic definitions of temperature; Heat carriers in solids: electrons, photons and phonons; Thermal conductivity of metals, insulators and semiconductors; Radiative heat transfer: blackbody radiation, semiconductor lasers.
Resources
Lecture Notes
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Taschenrechner, 4 Blatt A4 Zusammenfassung (8 A4-Seiten),keine Übunge
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Thermodynamik und Energieumwandlung in Mikro- und Nanotechnologien |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Thermodynamik und Energieumwandlung in Mikro- und Nanotechnologien |
|
2 h weekly |